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crobinson2013 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which laboratory results should the nurse anticipate to be abnormal in a child with hemophilia?

a. Prothrombin time
b. Bleeding time
c. Platelet count
d. Partial thromboplastin time

Question 2

Using the mental health continuum as a guide, the nurse observes behavior that usually places an individual on the illness end of the continuum. What is true of this behavior?

a. It causes extreme concern about health.
b. It results in inability to function in society.
c. It demonstrates that the person is out of touch with reality.
d. It results in inability to interact with people.

bblaney · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Expected laboratory findings for a child with hemophilia include a prolonged partial thromboplastin time. The prothrombin time, bleeding time, and platelet count are typically normal.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
On the illness end of the mental health continuum, the person is rarely in touch with reality.